• First-Year Convocation

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    First-Year Convocation is a long-standing university tradition that is held before the first day of classes of the fall semester. It is the official start of the academic year, and welcomes the incoming class to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. By invitation only.

  • Freshman Edge Program

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    The Freshman Edge Program is a three-week experience for first-year students who would like a head start on the college experience. During the Freshman Edge, we will give you the tools you need to hit the ground running. By the end of the program, you will be ready to start your first day of classes […]

  • Summer College Preview Program

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    The SCPP is an opportunity for students from Qatar and the surrounding region to visit our campus and put their skills to the test within a community of other bright young scholars. You will work hard, but you will also learn about different career paths, experience the excitement of campus life and challenge yourself to […]

  • Environmental Sustainability: Lessons Learned from Sydney

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    Student teams will be describing their experiences and lessons learned following the Environmental Sustainability Leadership Trip to Sydney, Australia that took place in March.  The goals of the trip were to: Develop a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability (Inspire, Innovate, and Lead) To envision ways to incorporate in Doha best practices learnt from Sydney, which was […]

  • Botball Finals 2017

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    Botball begins with a workshop where teams learn to design, build and program their robots from scratch. The teams have eight weeks to create a robot, plan a strategy and program to win. The final showdown is a fast-paced competition where teams maneuver their robots on a game board through obstacles and challenges. Learn more […]

  • Alice Programming Competition

    Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

    An annual competition where secondary school students showcase their animations and games using Alice Middle East,a 3-D interactive educational animation software designed to help students learn the basics of computer programming. A team of judges will decide on the winning teams.  Learn more about Alice Middle East.